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Japanese boy(male) nameYouju
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ようじゅ
  • Katakanatip:ヨウジュ
  • English Syllablestip:you-ju (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:yo-u-ju (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Youju, Yoju, Youjyu, Yojyu, Yōju
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Youchan(ようちゃん)Click to speech ようちゃんYuuchan( ゆうちゃん)Click to speech  ゆうちゃんJun-chan( じゅんちゃん)Click to speech  じゅんちゃん

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Youju," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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妖珠- Youju -

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means "mysterious, alluring, monster."

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  • Mysterious - Being mysterious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be mysterious, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Alluring - Beauty represents appreciation, harmony, and the joy of aesthetics. May your child appreciate beauty and create it wherever they go.

  • Monster - Monster represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the monster's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Calamity - Calamity - Disaster; misfortune - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of calamity throughout life.

means "pearl, jewel, bead."

  • Pearl - A gem formed inside a shell.

  • Jewel - A precious stone.

  • Bead - A small spherical object.

Name ideas examples

  • Pearl - Pears symbolize longevity, good health, and the sweetness of a well-lived life. May your child enjoy pear's sweetness—a long, healthy life filled with natural goodness.

  • Jewel - Jewels represent rarity, preciousness, and beauty that has been refined under pressure. May your child be a jewel—rare, precious, and beautiful through life's refining pressures.

  • Bead - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

陽樹- Youju -

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means "sun, positive, sunny."

Name ideas examples

  • Sun - The sun (日) is sacred in Japan as the symbol of Amaterasu, representing life, energy, and the imperial lineage. May your child shine with the radiant warmth of the sun, bringing light and joy to all around them.

  • Sunny - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.

  • Positive - Being positive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be positive, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Bright, Clear - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.

  • South Side of a Mountain - The sunny mountain side represents warmth, brightness, and favorable position. May your child find life's sunny sides.

means "tree, plant, establish."

Name ideas examples

  • Tree - The tree represents growth, shelter, and the connection between earth and sky. May your child grow tall and provide shelter.

  • Plant - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

  • Establish - Establish - To Found; to set up firmly - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of establish throughout life.

  • Stand - Standing represents firmness, conviction, and upright posture. May your child stand firm in their principles.

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